Junior pursues passion for baking
Junior Cate Nakatani began her cookie baking and decorating business in her eighth grade year, working out of her own home with the support of her parents. Continue reading Junior pursues passion for baking
Editorial: Phone policy should not be changed
As phones become an increasing problem in classrooms, Webster Groves High School is beginning to look toward taking steps to address the issue. Continue reading Editorial: Phone policy should not be changed
Sophomore raises awareness about housing discrimination
“It’s the legal stuff… the wording that people just skim over and don’t really look at, that’s the biggest part of what needs to be changed,” sophomore Sam Enlund said. Continue reading Sophomore raises awareness about housing discrimination
Students receive Top Hat Awards
Students were awarded Top Hat Awards by teachers this morning, Friday, April. 12, in Roberts Gym. The awards were received by students who were recognized by staff members who found them to be outstanding throughout the school. Photos by Cameron Oleshak Continue reading Students receive Top Hat Awards
Chamber Choir goes to Districts
Advanced choir students competed in the District singing and sight reading sheet music. The District competition was at Parkway Central, and was for students in the Saint Louis area. Continue reading Chamber Choir goes to Districts
Attorney General sends cease-and-desist letter to district
Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a cease-and-desist letter to superintendent John Simpson on Feb. 21, accusing the district of racial discrimination in their hiring practices. Continue reading Attorney General sends cease-and-desist letter to district
Men’s volleyball plays Parkway Central
Men’s volleyball played Parkway Central on Wednesday, April. 3, in Roberts Gym. The Statesmen won with a score of 3-1. Photo by Ryan DeMargel Continue reading Men’s volleyball plays Parkway Central
Students discuss: the pressure to find the perfect prom dress
Prom will be on April 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Hawthorne this year. The event is open to seniors and their guests only. Continue reading Students discuss: the pressure to find the perfect prom dress
GSA to host Day of Silence
Day of Silence, Friday, April 12, is a movement started with the hopes to highlight the loss left by LGBTQIA+ people whose voices have been silenced through hate crimes, violence, or suicide. Continue reading GSA to host Day of Silence
Teacher organizes Japanese exchange program
Webster Groves hosted 12 Japanese students and one teacher from March 6, until March 16. This was part of an exchange between the United States and Suwa, Japan. Continue reading Teacher organizes Japanese exchange program
Upcoming total solar eclipse to be visible from high school
Protective glasses will be provided to sixth hour students so they can view the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Students will also be provided with an informational safety video. Continue reading Upcoming total solar eclipse to be visible from high school
Do high school relationships last?
Statistically, high school relationships don’t last. However, when looking at high school relationships closer, there is more to the relationship’s lasting than the surrounding environment. Continue reading Do high school relationships last?
Review: ‘Argylle’ presents over-complicated plot
From a robotic script to a cat that looks like it’s computer-generated (but is somehow, supposedly, real), “Argylle” feels completely non-human made, despite how hard it tries to be fresh. Continue reading Review: ‘Argylle’ presents over-complicated plot
Students find motivation through ‘Hallway Crushes’
Teenagers look for distractions to cope with the stressful events that they go through. Students find this through sports, hanging out with friends and other ways, but there are also “silly” distractions, like hallway crushes. Continue reading Students find motivation through ‘Hallway Crushes’
South Tech teaches career skills
Students open up about South Tech experience. Continue reading South Tech teaches career skills
WG Echo March 2024
This is the seventh issue of the 109th year of the ECHO. Continue reading WG Echo March 2024
Journalism, yearbook students attend MIJA’s J-Day at Mizzou
The Echo and Echo Yearbook students travelled to the University of Missouri-Columbia to attend Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association’s J-Day on Wednesday, March. 27. The day was filled with breakout sessions including topics like broadcast and AI. The last part of the day students were awarded ratings and overall awards. Photo by Soledad Lee Continue reading Journalism, yearbook students attend MIJA’s J-Day at Mizzou
Students earn honors at J-Day at Mizzou Conference
Twenty-four journalism, publications and yearbook students attended Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association’s J-Day at Mizzou, March 27, where they attended breakout sessions and were awarded overall ratings and individual awards. Continue reading Students earn honors at J-Day at Mizzou Conference